How I planned and hosted a coffee shop style Espresso Party

Planning and Scheduling

• I organized the guests into groups of 2-4 people for Time Slots every 30 minutes

• Each 30-minute time slot Guests would arrive, their order would be taken and then I would make their order, and it would be served during that slot.

Hosting and acting as the “the owner”

What I learned:

• Be the leader

• Confidence is found through consistency

• Make it easy for the customer

• Set the mood

• Create a sense of comfort, genuine interest, and contentment

• Make it clear you are proud of your work and products

• Show you are flexible to your customer’s need within your parameters

• Unleash your unwavering passion for your craft

• Organize everything

What I did:

• Made a set menu with 5 options that can be customized

• Occasionally checked on guests and prioritized each one

• Sent out simple RSVP button links

• Encouraged guests to stay as long as they wished

• Hired someone I trust and work well with to be my waiter

• Took input from guests for the next date